2015 Student Nurses Association of PA Convention

Hundreds of student nurses from schools in Pennsylvania met in Harrisburg, PA on November 18th to November 20th for the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania Annual Convention. During the days of convention, the student nurses attended business meetings, keynote speakers, workshops, resolutions hearings, and candidates' presentations.

DUSNA received several accolades for both individual members and the organization as a whole.

Sarah Dudley received a SNAP Freshman Member Scholarship

Bridget Seelinger received the Jamey Thiel Miller Memorial Legislative Award for being active in nursing and politics.

DUSNA was awarded a Gold Category Award for Recruitment and Retention.

DUSNA was the only chapter in the state of PA in level 2 to receive the Chapter Excellence Award, a highly coveted award amongst SNAP chapters.

It was a highly successful SNAP convention with successes for DUSNA all around!

Top Ten Reasons to Join DUSNA

Become involved in a professional student-run nursing organization.

Become friends with other classmates and upperclassmen, plus get the inside scoop on professors, clinicals, and classes.

Participate in community service and social events, fundraisers, and state/national conventions.

Learn how state and national student organizations work.

Hear interesting speakers talk about professional opportunities for graduate nurses.

Assume leadership positions at the local, state and national levels.

Gain opportunities to receive SNAP and NSNA scholarships and recognition.

Enhance your resume’ through membership in a professional nursing organization.

Be mentored by upperclass students and become a mentor to upcoming students.